BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee under Advt.No.BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1). A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for this recruitment. The online application process commenced on 05 February 2026 and will continue until 07 March 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official website. Here we will provide all important information about this recruitment.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment: Overview
| Post Name | BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Advt.No. | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 Posts |
| Start of Application Dates | 05 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 07 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 March 2026 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Eligibility Criteria for BSNL SET 2026
Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom)
B.E/B.Tech or equivalent Engineering degree with a minimum 60% marks.
Senior Executive Trainee (Finance)
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Age Limit
The age criteria are clearly defined as of the closing date of the application –
Minimum age – 21 years. Maximum age – 30 years.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC (CL) | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS/OBC) | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years |
Vacancy Details BSNL SET 2026
The BSNL has announced a total of 120 vacancies. Which are distributed in Telecom Stream (95) and Finance Stream (25) as follows –
| Category | Telecom Stream | Finance Stream | Total |
| Open | 40 | 11 | 51 |
| SC | 14 | 04 | 18 |
| ST | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| OBC | 25 | 06 | 31 |
| EWS | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| Total | 95 | 25 | 120 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 2,500/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/PH | Rs. 1,250/- |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking)
How to Apply for BSNL SET 2026
Visit the official website bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com. Register by providing basic details and contact information. Fill out the application form carefully and upload all necessary documents. Pay the application fee as per your category. Submit the form and take a printout for your future reference.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages –
Written Examination. Document Verification. Medical Examination.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
| Paper Selection | Subject/Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part I (common) | Aptitude Test (Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal) | 40 | 40 | 180 Minutes |
| Part-II (core) | Technical Test (Telecom & Finance Specific) | 160 | 160 | (combined) |
| Total | Objective Type MCQ | 200 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the age limit for BSNL SET 2026?
The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age is 30 years as of 07 March 2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply is 07 March, 2026.
Can I correct my application after submission?
Yes, the correction window is available from 08 to 15 March 2026.